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Ministry Monday
by National Association of Catholic Church Musicians (NACCM)
An indispensable resource for all those engaged in ministry, this weekly podcast covers important practical issues for today's parish ministers.
Episodes
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#281: Sacred Music at an Historic Moment: Fulton Sheen’s Beatification (with Monty Bennett)
Today we’re stepping inside a truly monumental moment in modern Church history. When a beatification takes place, the music doesn't just accompany the liturgies—it gives voice to the joy and devotion of the entire faithful. The recent beatification of Blessed Fulton Sheen is no exception. Joining...
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#280: Introducing...the 2026 Chapter of the Year
Every year, the National Association of Pastoral Musicians honors an outstanding local body that embodies the heart of our mission—fostering vibrant liturgical music, forming ministers, and building bridges across parish borders. We are thrilled to highlight NPM's 2026 Chapter of the Year: the...
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#279: A Major Step: Sharpen Your Skills with Music Ministry Leadership Certification
In today’s episode we explore how pastoral musicians can elevate their liturgical and musical knowledge, thus serving their communities with renewed confidence. We’re joined by Michael Ruzicki from Liturgy Training Publications (LTP) to discuss the brand new Music Ministry Leadership…
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Serving in Worship Beyond the Page: Accessibility, Ability, and the Calling to Lead
Today's Ministry Monday features Annie Donnellon, an NPM certified cantor, as well as Rebecca Schaffer Wells and Joe Simmons, both cantors and leaders in the field. In this Ministry Monday episode, we explore the call to being a cantor in ministry, ways to strengthen ministerial and musical…
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#277: The Story Series with Brother Louis Canter, OEF
Today our “Story Series” continues with a conversation I had with Brother Louis Canter. Brother Louis is a member of the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans and founder of Franciscan Ministry of Peace. Louis has been involved with ecumenical and inter faith dialogue. His work as a composer and…
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#276: Sung Prayer and Spiritual Encounter in the Psalms (with Fr. Michael Joncas)
In today’s episode, we turn our attention to the Responsorial Psalm—one of the most familiar, beautiful moments in the celebration of Mass. What is the purpose of the Responsorial Psalm within the Liturgy of the Word? And how does it invite the assembly into prayer through Scripture and music? We...
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#275: The Story Series with Rodolfo López and Estela García-López
Ministry Monday’s Story Series continues with Rodolfo López and Estela García-López, a husband and wife duo who serve in music ministry in the pacific northwest and are two of NPM’s Pastoral Musicians of the Year. Rudy López and Estela García-López are pastoral musicians, composers, and event...
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#274: The Story Series with Rick Gibala
Introducing "The Story Series", a recurring series of episodes on Ministry Monday! The Story Series interviews pastoral musicians across the country and shares their pastoral music journey, both in its rewards and challenges along the way. Today we speak with Rick Gibala, a lifelong pastoral...
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#273: What Do I Do With This Accordion???: Arranging for the Unexpected in Liturgical Ensembles (with Luke Rosen)
Pastoral ministry seeks to include all those who feel called to offer their talents for praise and service to the Church. Music is a unique ministry in that, while we want all to join us, those who participate must have some sort of experience in music. It doesn’t necessarily need to be...
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#272: A Question of Balance: Ministry vs. Day Job (with Sean Holland)
Even at a young age music was very important in our house. As my father was once a live and radio DJ, I spent many nights in my father’s game room, (gently) dropping the needle onto an album with him, discussing the historical and cultural importance of music from the 1960s and 1970s in…
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Ministry Monday #271: Hearing the Word: A Rorschach in Time (with Roc O'Connor, SJ)
Ministry Monday is back with new episodes, new topics, and a new video intro and outro! If you haven’t seen our podcast in its video form, check it out. The links are in the show notes of this episode at ministrymonday.org and at our YouTube page, youtube.com/npmlivestream. It’s been a true joy…
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#270: Holiday Self-Care for Church Musicians (REPLAY)
Taken from the Ministry Monday archives in 2019, this episode features multiple pastoral musicians who share their reflections on preparing ourselves for Christmas- while preparing so many others. This episode features an article by Chris Titko (J.W. Pepper) as well as interviews with Matt Maus…
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#269: Co-Workers in the Vineyard: The Importance of Lay Leadership (with Brother Louis E. Canter) (REPLAY)
I once had a cantor who recently had a baby. She wanted to minister quickly after her child was born, but balancing two children with varying work schedules was a constant challenge for her. I told her that we would welcome her back as a minister in any way that her schedule would allow. One...
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#268: Meet NPM's 2025 Chapter of the Year
Today on the podcast we feature the leadership team of the Jefferson City, Missouri, chapter. They are NPM's 2025 Chapter of the year! We discuss the ways the chapter has increased their membership, cultivated consistent programming, and some of the most important relationships that have...
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#267: Bell Choir Beginnings (with Donna Kinsey) (REPLAY)
There are so many ways to involve a parish community in its music ministry, and not all of them, of course, include singing. Haven’t we all heard the parishioner who says, “I can’t join the music ministry - I can’t sing!” Luckily for us, music ministry today can include instrumental assistance,...
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#266: Looking Back, Moving Forward: An NPM On the Road Summary (with Jennifer Kluge)
In this episode of Ministry Monday we speak to Jennifer Kluge, Executive Director of NPM. Jennifer shares takeaways from all 5 locations of NPM On the Road this summer, the financial impact from the events, and what to expect at the 2026 National Convention next summer in Washington, DC.
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#265: Blessing and Transition in Discipleship: Quinceañera Celebrations (with Peter Kolar)
This episode of Ministry Monday is brought to you by Reverend J. Ronald Knott from Louisville, KY. Fr. Knott has written 40 books including his homily series called An Encouraging Word, books for clergy and books on spirituality. He has taught at seminaries and lectured all over the world on…
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#264: Copyright Considerations with Music Notation Software
The musical world (both in music education, technology, and music ministry) has been adjusting to the reality of a world without Finale. It’s been a guiding post in music notation software for many musicians. It’s the software I learned on in music school. But sadly, after announcing last year…
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#263: Composition Considerations (with Luke Rosen) (REPLAY)
This week's episode of Ministry Monday features composer and NPM member Luke Rosen. In this replay episode from October 2023, Luke shares his reflections on the many things a pastoral musician can consider as they compose music, whether it's for a parish music ministry or just for personal...
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#262: Hymnody and Antiphons (with Kathleen Pluth)
Today on Ministry Monday we speak with Kathleen Pluth, hymn text author and translator whose work frequently appears in the prayer guide Magnificat, GIA Publications, and CanticaNova. Her hymn text, "Let the Earth Acclaim Christ Jesus," was chosen as the official hymn for the 2024 National...
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#261: Music Ministry and Weddings (with Paul Radkowski) (REPLAY)
Wedding season is well upon us, and with it always comes with a story. Many of you may already know that prior to working full-time for NPM, I was a full-time DIrector of Music at a Catholic church, which was set in a very beautiful, very visible, and also very tourist-laden area of my city. For…
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#260: "Gifted to Give": Celebrating AAPI Heritage (REPLAY)
This episode of Ministry Monday is brought to you by Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry (CSTM). Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry (CSTM) is accepting applications for Courage to Preach: A Post-Master’s Certificate. Courage to Preach trains participants to…
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#259: Sacred Times (with Fr. Paul Turner)
Growing up in the Catholic Church I was familiar with the poster of the liturgical calendar. You know the one: its circular design reflects the changing colors and seasons in the Church calendar. I always found this poster to be fascinating, even as a very young person: What did it mean? How did...
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#258: Exploring The Spirituality of Sequences (with Fr. Roc O'Connor) (REPLAY)
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#257: The Historical Foundation of Sequences (with Fr. Jan Michael Joncas) (REPLAY)
Today is the last episode Ministry Monday will be airing before a brief Holy Week and Easter hiatus. We wanted to leave you with an episode that would provide a prayerful pause as you wrap up the last rehearsals, make the last binders, and write the last “thank you” notes to your Holy Week...
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#256: Holy Women, Holy Power: Women in the Church Throughout History (with Holly Mohr) (REPLAY)
During the month of March NPM celebrates the women that shape us and love us into being. Those who fight against the injustices of our society today. Women in religious life who are our spiritual guides. And those among us who lead and serve the Church in lay ministry. We are honored to celebrate...
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#255: Saint Brigid's Song (with DANA)
Today we speak with Irish composer Dana Scallon (known professionally as DANA) about the life of Saint Brigid, patroness of Ireland. Dana was inspired to write a hymn reflecting the life of Saint Brigid, celebrating the 1500th anniversary of the saint’s death, and she was gracious enough to sit...
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#254: Navigating the Public Domain (REPLAY)
We’re in the small window between the Christmas and Lenten seasons, which means it’s time to plan. Lenten music, Triduum music, and Easter music are in its final stages of planning. How can we stretch our dollars in our music ministry budget to add new variety, new depth, into our chosen music?...
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#253: NPM On the Road 101 (with Jennifer Kluge)
NPM is hitting the road this summer for 2-day events across the United States! Today we're sitting down with Executive Director Jennifer Kluge to unpack these series of events, titled "NPM On the Road." What can we expect out of these events? Who should attend them? Where can we stay? These...
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#252: The Contemplative Classroom (with Steven C. Warner)
Today on Ministry Monday we return from our holiday break! Our first episode of 2025 features Steven Warner the founder and director emeritus of the Notre Dame Folk Choir, as well as founder of the Newman Vocare Ensemble. Like many pastoral musicians, the Holy Spirit clearly is working through...
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#251: Simple Ways to Improvise This Advent (REPLAY) (Part 2) (with Dr. Benjamin Cornelius-Bates)
This week we feature part two of our conversation with Dr. Benjamin Cornelius-Bates, Professor of Musicianship at Duquesne University. Last week Dr. Cornelius-Bates shared some basic tips on how to improvise on traditional and contemporary Advent hymn tunes this Advent and Christmas season. If…
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#250: Simple Ways to Improvise This Advent (REPLAY) (Part I) (with Dr. Benjamin Cornelius-Bates)
On our 250th episode of Ministry Monday we offer a replay from the podcast's archives on improvisation. In the midst of many Advent and Christmas preparations, I’ll admit that solid improvisatory skills are an excellent tool to have in my arsenal. Today Dr. Benjamin Cornelius-Bates - a professor…
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#249: Meet NPM's 2024 Chapter of the Year
This episode of Ministry Monday is brought to you by Ministry Scheduler Pro. Take the pain out of church volunteer scheduling with powerful, easy-to-use software designed especially for ministry scheduling. Start your free trial today at MinistrySchedulerPro.com. This week on Ministry Monday we…
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#248: Authenticity in Liturgy (with M. Roger Holland II) (REPLAY)
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#247: Music and the Power of the Rosary (with Laura Huval)
Today we speak with Laura Huval, a Grammy-nominated recording artist, Catholic speaker, author, composer, and pastoral musician. Laura recently released a sung setting of the rosary, which was premiered on October 7, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. I had the chance to reflect on her...
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#246: The Power of Hymns for Organists (with Rebecca Groom te Velde)
Today on the podcast we speak to organist and composer Rebecca te Velde about the power a simple hymn can hold in any denomination's church service. Rebecca is the co-editor of the book series, "Oxford Hymn Settings for Organists," as well as the author and editor of Oxford's "Hymn Miniatures"...
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#245: Caminemos con Jesús (REPLAY) (with Tony Alonso)
This week on Ministry Monday we revisit one of our most listened to episodes: a conversation with theologian and liturgical composer, Tony Alonso, about his work, "Caminemos con Jesús." "Caminemos con Jesús” is a collection of liturgical music that honors the Cuban musical heritage not often seen...
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#244: Cantoring Considerations for Large Masses (with Dr. Dan Girardot)
We’re back! Ministry Monday returns after a summer haitus with new episodes! We’ve prepared a fall season of great episodes with topics on, of course, music, ministry, and liturgy. This week Dr. Dan Girardot (Associate Director of the Office of Worship of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston)...
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#243: Desiderio Desideravi: What Does it Mean? (REPLAY)
This past week we celebrated the 2-year anniversary of Pope Francis's Apostolic Letter on the Liturgy, Desiderio Desideravi. This document is still a guiding force in our Church today; for this reason, we offer 2021 Jubilate Deo award winner Fr. John Baldovin's reflections as a wonderful…
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#242: A Conversation with Kathleen Pluth
Today we have the pleasure of speaking to Kathleen Pluth, whose hymn text, "Let the Earth Acclaim Christ Jesus," was chosen as the official hymn for the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress, taking place in just a few weeks in Indianapolis, Indiana. Today we speak of the inspiration Kathleen has...
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#241: The Divine Office Hymnal (with Michael Silhavy)
In the last episode of Ministry Monday we spoke to Fr. Joe Laramie, a Jesuit priest, about the Liturgy of the Hours. This week we continue the conversation with Michael Silhavy, Senior Project Editor for GIA Publications, Inc., as we explore the Divine Office Hymnal: what was the genesis of its...
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Ministry Monday #240: Praying the Liturgy of the Hours (with Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ)
Today we speak to Fr. Joe Laramie, a Jesuit priest who currently lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fr. Joe is also the National Director of the Pope's Prayer Network, a 175-year-old spiritual mission uniting hearts to the Heart of Jesus in the heart of the Church. Additionally he is a Eucharistic...
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Ministry Monday #239: Liturgical Composers Forum at the 2024 NPM Convention
Today we chat with Kathleen M. Basi (Kate, for short) and Jaime Cortez about the Liturgical Composers Forum's New Music Review taking place this summer at the NPM convention. We discuss the basics of the New Music Review, what to expect regarding the submission process, and more. The deadline to...
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#238: Caring for the Voice (REPLAY)
Holy week is coming, and with it comes a level of personal commitment that may exceed the normal weekend liturgical life: schedules are rearranged, extra music is learned to support the sacred days, and our bodies- especially our voices- have extra pressure put upon ourselves. Not only that, this...
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#237: Gifts of the Spirit: Celebrating Women in Music Ministry (REPLAY)
Today we listen to an episode of Ministry Monday from 2020 that celebrates the role women play in music ministry today. We hear the stories of Nancy Douglass and Janèt Sullivan-Whitaker, both active, longtime composers and pastoral musicians. It is a great way to start our celebration of Women's...
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#236: Best of Ministry Monday 2023
At the beginning of each year we look back at the episodes that made Ministry Monday in the last 12 months. We had several popular episodes in 2023, but one of them stood out from the rest. It featured a story of a father-daughter duo who both serve in music ministry in their respective parishes....
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#235: Behind the "Meet Father Rivers" Podcast
This week we speak to the creators of the "Meet Father Rivers" podcast: Emily Strand and Eric Styles. Emily and Eric share the stories of how their lives have been impacted by Fr. Rivers, which led them to create a podcast honoring the many ways the Holy Spirit flow through his life to others.…
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#234: Dual Organ Certification Opportunities
I hope you had a lovely holiday season thus far, and are well-recovered after the immense amount of effort and time you contributed to Christmas season celebrations in our universal Church today. I’m happy to share this first episode of 2024 with you, listeners! January so often comes with New...
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#233: Meet NPM's 2023 Chapter of the Year
This week on Ministry Monday we are excited to speak to leadership from the NPM Saginaw Chapter. The Saginaw Chapter is NPM's 2023 Chapter of the Year. Today they share the chapter's origins, some of the chapter's most-loved programming, and some of the reasons they find inspiration and…
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#232: Meet Father Rivers: Heir Apparent
Today on Ministry Monday we are thrilled to offer an episode from Meet Father Rivers, a podcast celebrating the life and legacy of Father Clarence Joseph Rivers. Father Rivers - a little-known but essential figure in American Catholic history - was a composer of liturgical music as well as an...
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